About Chris P Bacon
It took the interviewer lady (IL) a while to figure out my name. She thought I might be named after a Rapper, but it's actually the delicious breakfast side dish – crispy bacon. And who doesn't love that? I am a 5-year-old, orange-and-white tabby boy, already neutered and litter-box trained. I arrived at the HSHC as a stray cat in April. The HSHC staff soon figured out that I had been abandoned, and the medical examination revealed I had suffered from blunt force trauma to my back as if someone had drop-kicked me or stamped on my back, fracturing my spine. They will never know the truth, but the HSHC made sure I had all the medical attention necessary to recover. I was sedated while X-rays were taken, and I was also neutered. I was on a six-week cage rest in order to heal. I was adopted on May 22, but one day later, I was returned. I got adopted again on May 31, but returned two days later. This is all a mystery to me because I was still experiencing pain in my back at that time. Didn't they know I may have felt bad because of my awful injury? Given that I had never been a beloved pet, I'm unsure how to be one. I am essentially a sweet boy with limited social skills. I crave attention, as I let the IL pet my head, chin, and ears for at least five minutes. I was purring the whole time and lay beside her so she could continue my massage. But as soon as I had enough, I gave her sleeve a little nip. Because I was not properly socialized as a kitten, I can become overstimulated. The Feline Care Manager says I need an experienced cat owner who understands a cat's unspoken body language and will give me plenty of time and space to settle in and become accustomed to my new home. I need to live in an adult-only home, with no other pets. I'm the type of guy who needs a calm, predictable routine and interactive play sessions with a patient owner. The HSHC will provide you with information to help ensure my transition to your home is successful. 12-28-25
Important Notice: A “meet and greet” with any existing dogs in your home is required, supervised by our team in our play areas. We encourage bringing your family and current dogs, especially if traveling from afar. Cats are not required for a meet and greet.
Adoption Hours: Daily 12-5PM, closed Wednesdays. No appointment needed, unless the dog or cat is in foster! Apply and then call us at 317-773-4974 to set up a meet and greet with an pet in foster care.
Dog Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Cat Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $100
- 1-4 years: $65
- 5-9 years: $35
- 10+ years: $25
Included with Cat Adoptions:
- Feline Leukemia/FIV Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
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Not Quite Ready To Adopt?
You can make an immeasurable impact by opening your home and your heart to an animal in need. Fostering is a great opportunity to introduce a pet into your home without making a lifelong commitment. Many of our foster humans end up adopting their fostered animals, but many also choose to just provide the temporary shelter and love our animals need to get through a trying time.
